Paul M. Dorman High School
| Paul M. Dorman High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| 1050 Cavalier Way, Roebuck, South Carolina |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1964 |
| Principal | Kenneth Kiser (Main), Mark Smith (Freshman) |
| Enrollment | 2308 (Main), 906 (Freshman), 3214 (Total) |
| Color(s) | Navy, Columbia Blue and White |
| Mascot | Cavaliers |
Paul M. Dorman High School is a high school located in Roebuck, South Carolina. The school is part of Spartanburg County School District Six. It consists of a main campus for 10th-12th graders and a separate campus for 9th graders. The campus is located at the intersection of Interstate 26 and Highway 221 in Spartanburg County. It is the state's 2nd largest high school.[citation needed]
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Mission [edit]
To provide an exemplary student-centered education within an atmosphere that empowers the community of learners—students, faculty and parents—to achieve excellence in learning. As the community of learners provides an atmosphere that fosters mutual respect and promotes a high quality curriculum, students can achieve at their highest potential and become productive in society with a belief in learning as a lifelong activity.
School song [edit]
Hail, Alma Mater
Praises proudly sing
Of all the memories
Our school days bring.
Founded on Dignity,
Honor and Liberty,
Gave knowledge to us all,
Hail to Dorman High. [1]
Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight for Dorman
Win! Win! Win! Never Fear
Plunge right through and make a
Touchdown Cavaliers!
All for one, one for all;
We'll block that kick, take that ball.
Fight! Fight! Fight for Dorman
Cavaliers! [2]
Athletics and extracurricular activities [edit]
Dorman has football, basketball, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, golf, tennis, cross country, swimming, track and field, wrestling, marching band, softball, and cheerleading teams which all play under the mascot of the Fighting Cavaliers. Also, Dorman has a nationally recognized quizbowl team. Since winning its first national title in 1989 under the leadership of the now-retired English teacher James W. "Jim" Garrick, the Dorman High School Academic Team has won five national championships, four of which have been won under the tutelage of current coach and A.P. United States History teacher Eric Huff. The cheerleading team won the State Championship in 2007 and came in first runner-up in 2008, both under Coach Kami Appleton. The tennis team won their first state championship in 2011, under Coach Sam Napier.
Fine arts [edit]
Dorman High School is also nationally known for its excellence in the fine arts, with award winning choruses, bands, orchestras and nationally reconized drama department. The programs have been recognized nationally as fine musical and theatre ensembles.
Capacity [edit]
- Stadium: 12,000
- Arena: 4,443
Dorman has a heated rivalry with nearby Byrnes High School.
In 2009, Dorman beat Byrnes High School 28-17 for the South Carolina State Championship. The teams met again during the next season on October 29, 2010 in a nationally televised rematch on ESPNU.
Notable alumni [edit]
- Jeremy Clements - NASCAR Nationwide Series driver (Class of 2003)
- Marshall Tucker Band
- David Daniels – countertenor
- Ryan Sims – Defensive tackle for NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Class of 1998)
- Gina Tolleson – Miss South Carolina/World 1990, ex-wife of Growing Pains star Alan Thicke
- D. J. Trahan – Professional golfer, PGA Tour (Class of 1999)
- Steven Tolleson – Former University of South Carolina standout shortstop and current Oakland Athletics infielder.
- Marcus Rowland – South Carolina High School 100 meter dash record holder, currently runs track at Auburn University (Class of 2009)
- Terrell Byrd – American actor (Coach Carter, Semi-Pro)
- Tasha Layton – Singer/Minister, contestant on American Idol (season 9)
- Keith Gilliam - Pitcher Toronto Blue Jays (1978)
References [edit]
External links [edit]
- Dorman High School
- Dorman Freshman Campus
- Spartanburg County School District Six
- Unofficial Dorman Athletics Site
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Eleanor Roosevelt High School |
National Academic Championship champion 1989 |
Succeeded by Collegiate School |
| Preceded by Collegiate School |
National Academic Championship champion 1991 |
Succeeded by Booker T. Washington High School |
| Preceded by Irmo High School |
American Scholastic Competition Network Tournament of Champions champion 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by Richard Montgomery High School |
Partnership for Academic Competition Excellence Championship champion 2003 |
Succeeded by Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for Government and International Studies |
Coordinates: 34°56′07″N 81°59′09″W / 34.9353994°N 81.9859375°W
